Cold Case Over Hot Air Conditioners Launched in Bensalem
Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects accused of stealing more than $1,200 worth of air conditioning units from a Lowe’s store in Bensalem. Bensalem, PA – The Bensalem…
Pennsylvania “Bullhorn Lady” Mom Gets Four Years for Capitol Breach
In a recent court ruling, Pennsylvania mother of eight, Rachel Marie Powell, known for her involvement in the January 6 Capitol attack, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison. The 43-year-old,…
Masked Gunmen Rob Entire Group Playing Basketball at Pennsylvania Elementary School
NEW CUMBERLAND, PA – The New Cumberland Police Department is investigating an armed robbery that took place on Sunday, at around 3:25 p.m. at the basketball courts of Hillside Elementary. Three masked…
Deadly Shooting on I95 Northbound Investigated by Pennsylvania State Police
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – The Pennsylvania State Police Troop K – Media Station is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred on I95 northbound at MM 1.6, Upper Chichester Township, Delaware County. The…
Mummified Man in Pennsylvania Finally Being Laid to Rest After 100 Years
READING, PA – After 128 years, a mummified man publicly known as “Stoneman Willie” received a proper burial and was recognized by his true name, James Murphy of New York. The solemn…
Police Find Probation Violator Wanted for Assault Hiding Inside Bedroom
PITTSBURGH, PA – Sheriff Kevin M. Kraus confirmed the arrest of a Penn Hills man, Dayon Caldwell, for a probation violation stemming from a 2020 aggravated assault case. Dayon Caldwell, 25, had…
Pennsylvania Man Pleads Guilty to Felony Charge for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, DC – Cameron Edward Hess, a 27-year-old from Cleona, Pennsylvania, entered a guilty plea today in connection with his actions during the U.S. Capitol breach on January 6, 2021. This disturbance…
McKean County Man Sentenced in Case of Child Exploitation
MCKEAN COUNTY, PA – On Thursday, Donny Lee Smith from Kane faced sentencing in McKean County Court. Smith had previously pled guilty to the possession of child [censored]ography in a case initiated…
Philadelphia Drug-Trafficking Operation Busted
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Charges were announced this week against seven individuals, following a substantial multi-agency investigation into a Philadelphia drug-trafficking operation involving various narcotics and firearms. The collaboration involved the Pennsylvania State…
Motorcycle Crash on Reservoir Road Leaves One Dead
WEST CHESTER, PA – On Thursday, at 4:16 pm, a motorcycle accident was reported on the 300 block of Reservoir Road in East Goshen Township. The initial investigation indicates that the motorcycle,…
Saltsburg Man Convicted on Multiple Charges While Resisting Arrest
GREENSBURG, PA – Ray Shetler of Saltsburg was found guilty on Friday, after a three-day trial overseen by Common Pleas Judge Meagan Bilik-DeFazio. The charges against Shetler stemmed from an incident in…
Shooting in Harrisburg Claims One Life
HARRISBURG, PA – On Thursday, around 5:50 p.m., shots were reported in the vicinity of South 19th and Holly Streets. Harrisburg Police arrived at the scene to discover an adult male with…
Fugitive Wanted for Attempted Murder in New Jersey Captured in Pennsylvania
SOMERVILLE, NJ – Somerset County officials announced the arrest of 32-year-old Cristobal Avila from North Plainfield, New Jersey, previously named the Somerset County Prosecutor’s Office Fugitive of the Month for September. Avila…
Luzerne County Man Sentenced in Child Sexual Assault Case
LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – Charles Zambri, 60, has been sentenced to a prison term of 16 to 32 years after being convicted of multiple felony counts, including involuntary deviate sexual intercourse and…
Columbia Man Faces Strangulation and Assault Charges
COLUMBIA, PA – On Monday, Nathan L. Berkenstock, 37, of Columbia, encountered legal repercussions as an Officer with the Columbia Borough Police Department filed charges against him, following an incident occurring in…
Serial Arsonist Arrested in Arnold
ARNOLD, PA – Pennsylvania State Police and the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office have charged Andrew Bischof, 21, in relation to a series of arsons. Bischof, an Arnold firefighter at the time,…
Eldred Man Sentenced for Crimes Against a Minor in McKean County
MCKEAN COUNTY, PA – After a hearing at the McKean County Courthouse, Phillip Haun, Jr. from Eldred received a sentence by visiting Judge Robert L. Boyer for crimes against a minor. HAUN…
Ephrata Man Sentenced for Trying to Lure Child into Human Trafficking
LANCASTER COUNTY, PA – Zakianny Maldonado, a 32-year-old from Ephrata, was sentenced on Tuesday to a prison term of 2 ½ to 6 years by Lancaster County Judge Dennis Reinaker. Maldonado had…
Port Allegany School Volunteer Faces Misconduct Charges with a Student
PORT ALLEGANY, PA – District Attorney Stephanie Vettenburg-Shaffer announced the filing of a criminal complaint against Denise Evens of Port Allegany. Officer Adam Dickerson of the Port Allegany Police Department led the…
Motorcycle Rider Sought in Philadelphia City Hall Gun Incident
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Major Crimes Auto Squad is working to identify a motorcycle rider involved in an incident near City Hall on Sunday. The rider, part of a larger…
Two Found Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide in Colver
COLVER, PA – Cambria County officials responded to a reported murder-suicide around 2 p.m. Tuesday in Colver. The victims, a man in his late 50s and a woman in her late 40s,…